ASC Abalone Standard Version 1.1.

Abstract

The Scope of the ASC Abalone Standard addresses the key negative environmenta and social impacts associated with the Abalone aquaculture industry. An ASC-certified farm contributes in reducing or eliminating these negative impacts. The ASC Abalone Standard applies globally to all locations and scales of abalone aquaculture production systems. Abalone aquaculture is defined as active husbandry at any stage from seed to harvest within a defined area and with defined ownership of the abalone being cultured.